The entrance gates of the Murtala Mohammed Airport 2 (MMA2) Terminal in Lagos, were on Tuesday shut by members of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), to protest the “unprovoked termination” of the appointment of 34 aviation workers by the operators of the airport terminal, the B-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL).
The development has since forced airlines like Ibom Air and Air Peace operating within the airport terminal to stop flight operations.
In a notice to passengers, Ibom Air insisted that the action of the union will greatly impact its flights scheduled in and out of Lagos today.
The airline said, “We greatly regret the impact of this unexpected action on your day’s plans, as we urge you to kindly stay close to all our communication channels for subsequent updates.”
Moreover, according to a notice of strike by ATSSSAN, those affected by the disengagement include the ATSSSAN Branch Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Women Leader who were said to demand “the payment of terminal benefits to staff members who exited the service of the company lawfully in line with the signed Conditions of Service”.
The union posited that the management of BASL acted at a time when parties were at the table discussing the said payment, and there was nothing to suggest that the negotiation had broken down irretrievably.
“In light of the above, ATSSSAN has declared industrial action against BASL and calls on all branches nationwide, as well as all professional associations affiliated to ATSSSAN to withdraw services to all airlines operating into and out of the MMA2 Lagos immediately without fail,” said ATSSSAN Principal Deputy General Secretary, Frances Akinjole.
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